Plasti-Kote, the Official Spray Paint of NASCAR, presents a $3,000 Winning Finish Award to the crew of the winning car in each of the 33 NWCS events. In addition, Plasti-Kote will present $65,000 in Quality Finish Awards at the conclusion of the season to the crew chiefs on the top three teams that post the best average overall finishing positions in 33 NWCS races over the season.

Jimmy Fennig, crew chief of the No. 6 Rousch Racing Valvoline Ford driven by Mark Martin was the winner of the 1997 Plasti-Kote Quality Finish Award.